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Things to think about when making your estate plans in Portland, Oregon Why make my estate plans now? Sitting down to plan for your own...

There's a lot of case law when it comes to police. The ACLU has done a wonderful job of summarizing it. I’ve been stopped by the police...

This article explains the three major classifications of law that every Portland, Oregon business should understand. Every Oregon...

What Oregon landlords and tenants need to know about the recent order from the CDC (UPDATE: CDC extends moratorium through June 2021.)...

The basics of trademark law and registration in Portland, OR What is a trademark in Portland, OR? A trademark is a commercial symbol that...

The elements of an tortious interference with business expectancy claim in Portland, Oregon. What is an tortious interference with...

Understanding auto accident law in Portland, Oregon Car Crash Consequences Car accidents can mean serious property damage, injuries, or...

What a Portland OR business needs to know about the more lenient rules for forming a goods contract. Different Rules for Goods Contracts...

What is the difference between these two documents in Portland, Oregon, and why does it matter? What is the difference? A memorandum of...

What are the consequences of doing business as a partnership in Portland, Oregon? What is a partnership in Portland, OR? A partnership in...

This article discusses two motions for getting a lawsuit dismissed that any Portland, OR business should understand. Motion to Dismiss...

This article explores the elements of a intentional interference with contractual relations claim in Portland, Oregon. What is...

This article breaks down a negligence claim into three simple parts. Negligence as a general concept is quite simple, and many OR...

What is parol evidence in Portland OR, and how does it impact the agreement you've put in writing? What is parol evidence? If you read...

When is someone liable for breaking a promise, even without a legal contract in Portland, Oregon? When is a contract formed? In addition...

Can you still have a contract in Portland, Oregon even if you didn't get it in writing? Yes. The writing requirement is actually an...

What a Portland, OR business needs to know about sex, gender, and sexual orientation discrimination under federal law. What is the law?...

What is an S corporation and what are its advantages over an LLC for a business in Portland, Oregon? First, what is an LLC and why is it...

This article explores the differences between an independent contractor and an employee, and the respective tax and liability...

This article explores what Portland, Oregon businesses should know about the trademark protections in product trade dress. What is trade...